Hollybush Lane is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL7 4JT is located in the Hollybush electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL7 4JY, AL7 4JX, AL7 4HP, AL7 4DZ, AL7 4HW, AL7 4HB, AL7 4EA, AL7 4EY, AL7 4JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL7 4JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.5% | 39.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 39.5% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 2.8% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 44.4% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.3% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 14.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 25.6% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 14.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 12.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 24.5% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 8.5% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 85.3% | 82.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 87.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 87.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 2.3% | -4.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 87.8% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0.6% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollybush Lane was 98.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.7% higher than the Hollybush average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hollybush Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hollybush and the 118th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £376,500 | 2022-03-16 | £371,490 |
| 143 Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2005-02-18 | £416,119 |
AL7 4JT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 5,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creswick Primary & Nursery School Sir John Newsom Way , AL7 4FL | 2out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School Woodhall Lane , AL7 3TF | 2out of 4 | 819 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holwell Primary School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Primary School Peartree Primary School , AL7 3XW | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Commonswood Primary & Nursery School The Commons , AL7 4RU | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | 2out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 3,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 3,832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,409 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,864 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 4,617 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 4,764 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 5,142 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J&O Coffee Shop | Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Howlands | 730 yd | |
| Bipash Tandoori Indian Restaurant | 41 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 914 yd | |
| The Don Indian Restaurant | 9-11 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 914 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 53 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 914 yd | |
| Popin Cafe Restaurant | 47 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollybush | Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 82 yd | |
| Peartree Inn | Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 720 yd | |
| The Chieftain | Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs C's | 158 Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 82 yd | |
| Tikka Masala | 166 Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 82 yd | |
| Green Garden Chinese Takeaway | 7 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 914 yd | |
| Seaworld | 39 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 13-17 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Cricket Club HATFIELD AND CRUSADERS CRICKET CLUB HATFIELD AND CRUSADERS CRICKET CLUB ASCOTS LANE | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Beehive Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 631 yd |
| Mill Green Golf Club GYPSY LANE | golf | 1,061 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.